BIG COUNTRY, THE

Label: La-La Land LLLCD 1055
Date: 1958
Tracks: 42
Time = 74:00

Original soundtrack from epic William Wyler western with Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons. Legendary Jerome Moross score equals grandeur, scale of movie, gives it pace, excitement. Literally defines then-traditional western scoring vernacular of wide-open Copland-ish melodic lines, accessible harmonies, lively rhythmic byplay. Characteristic flat-seventh chord, sturdy unison French horn melodies, other Moross signatures abound. La La Land CD takes all material from previous mono issues, adds gentle reverb to assist audio - and happily improves on glaring edit misfire during "The Raid Parts 1 & 2" of earlier issues as well! Bravo to producers MV Gerhard, Matt Verboys & Ford Thaxton for giving loving care to genuine movie music classic! Jerome Moross conducts. Limited edition of 3000 copies. Knockout!

1. Main Title (3:21) 2. Julie’s House (2:10) 3. The Welcoming (3:09) 4. The Hazing (1:49) 5. Courtin’ Time (1:21) 6. The Terrill Ranch (1:35) 7. Old Thunder (1:40) 8. The Raid Parts 1 & 2 (3:39) 9. McKay’s Decision (1:03) 10. The Capture (1:28) 11. McKay’s Triumph (0:35) 12. Major Terrill’s Party (1:30) 13. Major Terrill’s Party - Part 2 (1:09) 14. Waltz (2:16) 15. Polka (0:54) 16. Night In Blanco Canyon (0:52) 17. McKay’s Ride (1:20) 18. McKay Is Missing (2:02) 19. The Old House (2:18) 20. Waiting (0:30) 21. Horror Stories (1:04) 22. Big Muddy (2:33) 23. Still Waiting (1:37) 24. McKay Alone (1:20) 25. Night At Ladder Ranch (1:09) 26. The Fight (2:54) 27. Cattle At The River (2:21) 28. Pat’s Mistake (1:20) 29. Buck Comes For Julie (1:12) 30. The Abduction (1:10) 31. The Captive (1:34) 32. The Attempted Rape (2:10) 33. The War Party Gathers (2:39) 34. McKay In Blanco Canyon (2:27) 35. Jim and Julie (0:35) 36. The Major Alone (1:51) 37. The Duel (0:51) 38. The Death of Buck Hannessey (2:44) 39. Ambush In Blanco Canyon - Part 1 (1:16) 40. Ambush In Blanco Canyon - Part 2 (1:47) 41. The Stalking (1:21) 42. End Title (1:59)